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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 2

Every episode of Survivor Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 2!

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A reality show contest where sixteen or more castaways split between two or more “Tribes” are taken to a remote isolated location and are forced to live off the land with meager supplies for roughly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 2 Episode 1 - Stranded
    7.7/10(338 votes)

    #1 - Stranded

    S2:E1

    Sixteen contestants arrive on a military airplane in Queensland and immediately form two tribes---Kucha and Ogakor. After a five-mile hike to their respective camps, the tribes compete on an obstacle course for Immunity and waterproof matches. The losing tribe then attends Tribal Council and votes out its first member.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 2 Episode 2 - Suspicion
    7.6/10(264 votes)

    #2 - Suspicion

    S2:E2

    Jerri accuses Kel of eating contraband beef jerky, which he denies. In the “Butch Cassidy” Reward Challenge, the players jump off a cliff into a pool of water, swim to a floating crate and carry it ashore to win blankets. “Tucker'd Out” is the Immunity Challenge. The tribemates eat aboriginal foods (“bush tucker”), such as cow brains, grubs, grasshoppers and mangrove worms. However, Kimmi, a vegetarian, refuses to join in. Later, the second person is voted out of the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 2 Episode 3 - Trust No One
    7.4/10(264 votes)

    #3 - Trust No One

    S2:E3

    Fourteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a third outcast returns to civilization.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 2 Episode 4 - The Killing Fields
    7.6/10(263 votes)

    #4 - The Killing Fields

    S2:E4

    Thirteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a fourth outcast returns to civilization; fire threatens a tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 - The Gloves Come off
    7.6/10(259 votes)

    #5 - The Gloves Come off

    S2:E5

    Twelve men and women strive to live in the wild; a fifth outcast returns to civilization; members battle exhaustion and hunger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 2 Episode 6 - Trial By Fire
    8.4/10(284 votes)

    #6 - Trial By Fire

    S2:E6

    A stunning event shakes up the remaining castaways mere days before the two tribes merge; a tribal council converges to snuff the chances of yet another contestant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 2 Episode 7 - The Merge
    7.8/10(259 votes)

    #7 - The Merge

    S2:E7

    Ten men and women strive to live in the wild; a seventh outcast returns to civilization; remaining survivors merge into one tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 2 Episode 8 - Friends?
    7.4/10(250 votes)

    #8 - Friends?

    S2:E8

    Nine men and women strive to live in the wild; an eighth outcast returns to civilization; individuals rethink their strategy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 2 Episode 9 - The First 24 Days: A Closer Look
    6.1/10(169 votes)

    #9 - The First 24 Days: A Closer Look

    S2:E9

    Highlights and never-before-seen footage show the competitors in the wild.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 - Honeymoon or Not?
    7.8/10(249 votes)

    #10 - Honeymoon or Not?

    S2:E10

    Eight men and women strive to live in the wild; heavy storms and lack of rations tests the survivors; a ninth outcast returns to civilization.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 2 Episode 11 - Let's Make a Deal
    7.7/10(246 votes)

    #11 - Let's Make a Deal

    S2:E11

    Seven men and women strive to live in the wild; the Barramundi face rising waters; a 10th person must leave the survivalists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 2 Episode 12 - No Longer Just a Game
    7.8/10(252 votes)

    #12 - No Longer Just a Game

    S2:E12

    Six men and women strive to live in the wild; the tribe faces torrential rain; an 11th person is voted out of the tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 2 Episode 13 - Enough Is Enough
    7.5/10(249 votes)

    #13 - Enough Is Enough

    S2:E13

    Men and women strive to live in the wild; the reward challenge lifts the survivors' spirits; a 12th person is voted out of the tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 2 Episode 14 - The Final Four
    7.3/10(239 votes)

    #14 - The Final Four

    S2:E14

    The final four contestants are shocked when they see their reflections in a mirror for the first time in 38 days; one tribe member is visibly distant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 2 Episode 15 - The Most Deserving
    7.7/10(256 votes)

    #15 - The Most Deserving

    S2:E15

    The three remaining contestants vie for the $1 million grand prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Survivor Season 2 Episode 16 - The Australian Outback Reunion
    6.4/10(290 votes)

    #16 - The Australian Outback Reunion

    S2:E16

    Participants in the series discuss their experiences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Survivor Season 2 Episode 17 - Back from the Outback
    6.6/10(197 votes)

    #17 - Back from the Outback

    S2:E17

    This episode follows the life of each Survivor 2 member after they came back from the Outback.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Stranded" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 338 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/28/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Suspicion".